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re: Cars/Trucks thread: What was your first vehicle/current vehicle/best vehicle you've owned?
Posted on 2/15/19 at 7:09 am to AuburnPanic40
Posted on 2/15/19 at 7:09 am to AuburnPanic40
First- 1984 Toyota Tercel, Gold, 184K Miles, $300. AC broke 6 months after I bought it, I lived in Florida, so frick that shite 
Most fun- 2000 Mustang, manual transmission, Cherry red, got soooooooo much pussy in that car. Was not a practical car for my business, though. Started having serious problems as soon as I hit 120K miles. Had to move on.
Current and probably best car- 2016 Avalon, black. I believe in Toyotas, most dependable vehicles I've ever owned. I put 350K on my Corolla before I finally killed it (and I treated that car like shite, probably could have gotten another 100-200K out of it if I maintained it better), then put 120K on my Camry before I was hit by a fuel truck back in September.
One day, when I can just write a check for a 100K and not worry about it, I might spring for a true luxury car. But honestly, I'm a value buyer by nature, splurging on luxury items just because I can makes me uncomfortable.
Most fun- 2000 Mustang, manual transmission, Cherry red, got soooooooo much pussy in that car. Was not a practical car for my business, though. Started having serious problems as soon as I hit 120K miles. Had to move on.
Current and probably best car- 2016 Avalon, black. I believe in Toyotas, most dependable vehicles I've ever owned. I put 350K on my Corolla before I finally killed it (and I treated that car like shite, probably could have gotten another 100-200K out of it if I maintained it better), then put 120K on my Camry before I was hit by a fuel truck back in September.
One day, when I can just write a check for a 100K and not worry about it, I might spring for a true luxury car. But honestly, I'm a value buyer by nature, splurging on luxury items just because I can makes me uncomfortable.
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Posted on 2/15/19 at 1:02 pm to AuburnPanic40
First - 1972 VW Microbus
Current - 2003 Lexus LX470
Best - See "Current"...honorable mention 1989 Isuzu Trooper II; 2000 Tacoma 4x4
Current - 2003 Lexus LX470
Best - See "Current"...honorable mention 1989 Isuzu Trooper II; 2000 Tacoma 4x4
Posted on 2/15/19 at 1:03 pm to momentoftruth87
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1985 Toyota Cressida
Posted on 2/15/19 at 1:30 pm to AuburnPanic40
First: 1984 Monte Carlo
Current and best: 2000 Wrangler
Honorable mention: 1991 Dodge Ram. Before the new body style and had the Ram ornament on the hood. That thing blew so many rotor buttons that I could install them blindfolded, but loved how it looked.
Current and best: 2000 Wrangler
Honorable mention: 1991 Dodge Ram. Before the new body style and had the Ram ornament on the hood. That thing blew so many rotor buttons that I could install them blindfolded, but loved how it looked.
Posted on 2/15/19 at 1:37 pm to momentoftruth87
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1988 Olds 88
Man, I had 1986 Olds Calais. Only thing my parents would get my after I wrecked two vehicles. Man it was a piece of shite. It had a hole in the muffler that made it sound like it had a diesel engine. That's what I nicknamed it...the Little Diesel.
Posted on 2/15/19 at 7:26 pm to AuburnPanic40
Current and best
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Posted on 2/15/19 at 9:43 pm to madmaxvol
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madmaxvol
It was missing like half the paint from it's wear and it was my step Brothers car before me. It had band stickers on the trunk. Most comfortable seats and loved the moon roof. I believe its mileage when it dropped the xmsn was 196,000
Posted on 2/15/19 at 9:49 pm to Kentucker
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Kentucker
I had the same 1st vehicle, except mine was brown. 1979 model.
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Posted on 2/15/19 at 10:01 pm to AuburnPanic40
First vehicle was a chevette.
Currently I’m in my fj cruiser. Between it and my old 89 lifted wrangler those are my favorites.
Currently I’m in my fj cruiser. Between it and my old 89 lifted wrangler those are my favorites.
Posted on 2/15/19 at 11:20 pm to AuburnPanic40
My first, current, and best is my 2002 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner. My parents, bless them, got it for me after I turned 16 and got my license in 2013. It had 110k on it when I got it, and since I've had it I've put 40k on it. It runs like gold. Knock on wood, I've had no major problems with mine.
The only thing I've had to do is replace my alternator belt, which was no big deal. In addition to that, my charging port blew out shortly after I started driving the Tacoma (sometime in '14), and that stands as the only issue. I could easily get it fixed, but I don't feel like spending the money. I'm a cheap bastard.
I want to keep the Tacoma as long as I can. I love it. I have to move in and out of apartments very often, and it's convenient for me to load up my truck with my belongings and move around whenever I need to. I would only consider getting a different car if I ever find myself with a job that requires a long commute to work. The Tacoma gets about 19 MPG, which may lead to me buying a fuel-efficient sedan in its place. Of course, my parents still own the thing as of today, so they could always take it back whenever they want to
If I were to get a different car later in my 20s, I would go with the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, or the Nissan Maxima. I think all of those makes look great, and the fuel efficiency is stellar.
If I end up doing well for myself, I have my eyes set on the Audi S8. I love Audis. I'm not one to spend a lot of money on expensive things- especially cars- but those are nice as hell. If I keep working hard, maybe I will drive one someday.
I really enjoyed reading all of your posts above. I hope to see more. I especially love reading about the old makes you drove back in the '80s.
The only thing I've had to do is replace my alternator belt, which was no big deal. In addition to that, my charging port blew out shortly after I started driving the Tacoma (sometime in '14), and that stands as the only issue. I could easily get it fixed, but I don't feel like spending the money. I'm a cheap bastard.
I want to keep the Tacoma as long as I can. I love it. I have to move in and out of apartments very often, and it's convenient for me to load up my truck with my belongings and move around whenever I need to. I would only consider getting a different car if I ever find myself with a job that requires a long commute to work. The Tacoma gets about 19 MPG, which may lead to me buying a fuel-efficient sedan in its place. Of course, my parents still own the thing as of today, so they could always take it back whenever they want to
If I were to get a different car later in my 20s, I would go with the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, or the Nissan Maxima. I think all of those makes look great, and the fuel efficiency is stellar.
If I end up doing well for myself, I have my eyes set on the Audi S8. I love Audis. I'm not one to spend a lot of money on expensive things- especially cars- but those are nice as hell. If I keep working hard, maybe I will drive one someday.
I really enjoyed reading all of your posts above. I hope to see more. I especially love reading about the old makes you drove back in the '80s.
Posted on 2/16/19 at 11:37 am to AuburnPanic40
1st car was a 75 Pontiac Lemans GT
Current is 2013 Cayenne Diesel
Best was 1999 Chevy Suburban of all things!
Current is 2013 Cayenne Diesel
Best was 1999 Chevy Suburban of all things!
Posted on 2/16/19 at 11:42 am to BestBanker
My 1999 2 door Tahoe has been my best. It still runs like a top. You can’t beat the 1997-1999 Tahoes/Yukons/Surburbans.
Posted on 2/16/19 at 11:48 am to DownSouthJukin
I was just talking about the Suburban last night because it was the first car that I own with heated seats. Once you get heated seats or ventilated seats you never go back! And those full-leather lounge chairs were the most comfortable!
Posted on 2/16/19 at 12:00 pm to BestBanker
My Tahoe is an LS that has the tan velour with the fold down armrest/console. I once toyed with upgrading it to the leather because you can find full interiors in junkyards for decent prices. I may still do it one day.
It has 260,000 on it, but will still run like a scalded dog.
It has 260,000 on it, but will still run like a scalded dog.
Posted on 2/17/19 at 6:15 pm to AuburnPanic40
First was a 97 Ford Ranger. The odometer went out in 2009, so I don’t know how many miles it has. The gas gauge went out two years ago too
Posted on 2/18/19 at 4:34 pm to AuburnPanic40
First: '89 Chevy Astro Van similar to this
Also probably the best.
Current: '01 Chevy Blazer similar to this
Others I've owned:
(wife)
Also probably the best.
Current: '01 Chevy Blazer similar to this
Others I've owned:
(wife)Posted on 2/19/19 at 12:48 pm to Open Dore Policy
let me preface this by saying errrrrrrbody in my family is a car dealer but my first was a 1997 z71 with a newly built motor trans and rear end. truck had all the lights and stereo and this and that. i mean really you name it it had it. i rolled it, then my parents bought me a 2000 rcsb 1500. 6.0 swapped it but left the rear end 1 wheel. lol. then after school i had a 2010 tundra, 2002 Camaro ss 35th 1le slp car, 2003 mach 1, like a 96-98 cobra (cant remember had it for a week) a 2005 tundra, 2012 Silverado and a 2003 gt. turn 24 years old next month
Posted on 2/19/19 at 8:11 pm to AuburnPanic40
First - 1977 MGB
Current - 2003 Dodge Ram - 250k miles
Favorite - 1981 Toyota SR5
Current - 2003 Dodge Ram - 250k miles
Favorite - 1981 Toyota SR5
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